Learning & Teaching Librarian (Collection Management) Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Band 5 - £36,924 to £41,421 per annum About the team The Directorate of Learning and Teaching brings together the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) and the department of Student Success. The directorate leads institutional work in relation to the research and evaluation of evidence-driven enhancement of curriculum and pedagogy. This work underpins the University’s achievements in relation to Access and Participation, Teaching Excellence, and the good outcomes of all within our learning community. Library & Learning Services are at the heart of learning, teaching, and research of our growing University, supporting students at every stage of their learning journey. Our purpose is to be a pillar for academic excellence at the university through our provision and curation of resources and services that facilitate independent learning and research success. About the role The Learning & Teaching Librarian (Collection Management) will develop subject-specific information resources and support for learning and teaching in a designated School and or subject area. This will include the development and delivery of face to face and online resources, advice and guidance, workshops and one-to-ones, in relation to information and digital literacies. As the lead on collections management the role holder will provide oversight and leadership on the process and data management for collections including acquisitions, license management, subject portfolio distribution, and collection analytics. About you We are looking for a qualified librarian who is open to and excited by working in a small but passionate team. You will have a broad range of duties that give you the opportunity to work across all aspects of an academic library with the initiative to introduce change and help us to continually improve the student experience. You will have an interest in working both with staff and students, developing learning resources, supporting skills development, and building strong relationships across the university. This post has a specific focus on the on the process and data management for collections including acquisitions, license management, subject portfolio distribution, and collection analytics. If you feel that you could make a positive contribution within this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you Please refer to the full job description for further details on the job responsibilities and requirements or for an informal conversation please contact Graham Martindale (Head of Library & Learning Services) at g.martindaleuos.ac.uk. Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies. We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS. Staff discounts at a number of local amenities. Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports. We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. Cycle to Work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Wellbeing programmes. Staff recognition annual awards. Closing Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024 Interview Date: Week commencing 16 December 2024. The interview process will include a tour of the library, a presentation to an interview panel followed by questions. Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application. We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.